cement finisher

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Various locations

Tasks

• Check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement materials
• Direct placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade
• Operate power vibrators to compact concrete
• Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification
• Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools
• Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures
• Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces
• Waterproof, damp proof and restore surfaces
• Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures

Type of materials

• Colours and sealers
• Hardners and epoxies
• Light weight concrete
• Mastic flooring
• Reinforcing membrane and protective covering

Equipment and machinery experience

• Power cutting tools

Construction specialization

• Retaining walls
• Poured concrete
• Driveways

Transportation / travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Dependability

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required

Financial benefits

• Bonus